How Long Will My Sprained Ankle Take to Heal? Decoding the 3 Sprain Grades
Are you sitting on the couch with an ice pack, typing the two most common questions into Google: “How bad is my ankle sprain?” and “How long will this take to heal?”
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Wearing Unsupportive Shoes Can Cause Back Pain: MD Podiatrist
Most people don’t realize that back pain can actually come from their feet, and that their shoes could be the culprit. (Or not wearing any, which is why podiatrists want you to wear house shoes.) Your feet are the foundation of your entire body and will support or hurt you. They also influence your posture…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses the Changing Doctor-Patient Relationship in the Digital Age
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “The doctor–patient relationship has always been based on trust, communication, and shared decision-making. However, in today’s digital age, that relationship is changing in ways that are both exciting and challenging—especially for younger physicians starting their careers. For younger physicians, transparency and authenticity are especially important. Patients may assume less experience…
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Exercise Today – for a Healthy Tomorrow: MD Podiatrist
Michael Daniels, DPM, says, as we age, we all enter the ‘use it or lose it’ phase of life. If you don’t use it now, you won’t be able to do it later.” A strong sense of balance is the foundation of independence in later life. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates…
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MD Podiatrist Provides Advice on What to Look for in Wide Shoes
If you have wide feet, you’re probably no stranger to the feeling of tightness and pinching after stepping into a new pair of shoes. To find the perfect running or walking shoe, you may need to focus on options with a wide width. “The right shoe will feel comfortable, provide adequate space for your toes…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses the Use of PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) aims—and claims—to supercharge the body’s natural recovery processes, whether needed for a strained muscle or a scalp sparse from hair loss. With an injury, the platelet is what “creates a clot and sends out growth factors and a whole host of other chemicals to start this very beautiful and predictable chain…
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Yard Work is Wrecking Your Arches. Here’s Why.
At the Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Institute, we see a massive spike in Plantar Fasciitis every spring, often triggered by weekend warriors doing yard work and home maintenance. The culprit is almost never the activity itself; it’s the footwear. Read on to learn why the problem pops up and what you can do about it.
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MD Podiatrist Discusses How Hormonal Changes Affect Older Women’s Feet
According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “Hormonal changes – especially the drop in estrogen, directly affect the tissues that keep the foot stable, cushioned, and pain-free. Estrogen supports collagen, joint cartilage, bone density, nerve sensitivity, and the plantar fat pads that provide natural shock absorption. As levels decline, support structures lose strength, the fat pads under…
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MD Podiatrist Discusses What to Look for in an Orthopedic Shoe
Podiatrists emphasize that the right footwear does more than just cushion your steps: It serves as a medical tool that can improve your overall physical health. “Simply put, orthopedic shoes aren’t just comfortable: they’re therapeutic,” Dan Michaels, DPM, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. “If your current shoes feel comfortable for only a few hours…
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5 Ways You Are Making Your Bunion Worse
A Bunion (Hallux Valgus) is not a callus or a random growth of bone. It is a progressive dislocation of your joint: the long bone of your foot is drifting outward, while your big toe is pointing inward. It will not heal or reverse itself on its own. In fact, many of the things you do every day can accelerate deformity.
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